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U2 Update
"Tell me and I forget; show me and I remember; involve me and I
understand." -Anonymous
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A Note from the Director
"Community is a broad vision for campus life
that allows all groups and individuals to learn, grow, and develop to
their best potential in a challenging yet safe environment. Community begins with good communications, where we speak and listen to
each other openly and honestly. It requires both courage and patience
as we learn to confront, understand, and accept differences in cultures
and experiences." - ACUI
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Faces of the Ferg
Joshua Burford - Coordinator,
Freshman Community Outreach
Hometown: Anniston, Ala.
Degree/Alma Mater: Masters in American Studies, Masters in Library and Information Science from The University of Alabama
Josh has worked at UA for five years. Along with coordinating freshmen community outreach, he teaches in the American Studies department and Honors College and
advises three student organizations (Spectrum, XChange, and Alabama Students for
Political Action). Josh is also a member of Capstone Alliance and sits on the board
for the Alabama Scholars Endowment.
Josh said that his favorite community service projects are the Alternative Break programs. He said, "Its great to travel and see the world while at the same time helping
people. Our first trip to Costa Rica in 2007 was one of the best that I have
ever been on. It was an experience I will never forget."
Josh's favorite thing about working at UA is working with students. He said, "It's
a great feeling being able to see a student come in as a freshman and change so
much while they are here. It gives me great energy and a love for my job to be
able to come here every day and help a student in whatever way they need me."
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My Hair My Expression
The University Union will host the first annual hair and fashion exhibition entitled, "My Hair My Expression Conference." The two-day event begins with an
informational fair on Wednesday, November 4 at 11:00 a.m. and ends with the My
Hair My Expression Exhibition Show on Thursday, November 5 at 8:00 p.m.
The
event, which is free and open to the public, will feature participants and sponsors
from across the state. Local
vendors will also be on site to offer services and free giveaways.
The My Hair My
Expression Conference will begin on Wednesday, November 4 with an informational fair featuring
local vendors and stylists. The fair will be set up on the second floor of the Ferguson Center. On Wednesday night, a series of
workshops featuring skin and hair care professionals, as well as local
stylists, will be held on the third floor of the Ferguson Center. Each workshop
will address a different topic, such as tips on make-up application, how to
re-create celebrity styles, and skincare do's and don'ts.
The culminating
event, "My Hair My Expression Exhibition Show," will take place in the Ferguson
Center Ball Room on Thursday, November 5.
The doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. Models will showcase various hairstyles
and clothing designs created by local hairstylists, fashion designers and the
university's design students.
Event Schedule
Wednesday, Nov. 4 Informational
Tables
11
a.m.-2 p.m. Ferguson
Center Lobby, 2nd Floor
You and Your Hair: Natural locks to
Goldie locks
5
p.m. Ferguson
Room 313
Celebrity Looks for an Everyday
Girl with an Everyday Budget
6:15
p.m. Ferguson
Room 309
Beautiful Radiant Skin Cart Tips:
Dos and Don'ts for Everyday Skin Care.
6:15
p.m. Ferguson
Room 360
Applying Flawless Make-up: A
Professional's Secrets
7:30
p.m. Ferguson
Room 300
Free Massages, Manicures, and More
7:30
p.m. Ferguson
Room 301
Thursday, Nov. 5
My Hair My Expression Conference Runway Show
8
p.m. Ferguson
Ball Room
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 Beat Auburn Beat Hunger
Beat Auburn Beat Hunger is an annual event that was created by the
Community Service Center and West
Alabama Food Bank in 1994. During the four weeks leading up to the Iron Bowl,
students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members "fight" hunger
and poverty in West Alabama by challenging Auburn University and the
Food Bank of East Alabama to see who can collect more non-perishable
food to help needy Alabama families have a happier and healthier
holiday season.
Since 1994, The University
of Alabama has collected over 1 million pounds of food for the West
Alabama Food Bank. Together our two universities have raised an
astounding 2,131,423 pounds of food to support Alabama's citizens who
regularly do not have enough to eat.
Last
year we collected over 270,000 pounds of food, which was an all time
record in the competition. This year, we can do it again to beat hunger
and again BEAT AUBURN!!! |
October Heart Gallery
There are no unwanted children, only unfound families.
The October Art Exhibit in the Ferguson Art Gallery features professional portrait photography of Alabama children who are currently waiting to meet their forever families.
The gallery is open until October 31.
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Movies & Discussions
Oct. 25: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest; Ferguson Theater, 7PM
Oct. 26: Troubling Practices: A Mental Health Discussion; Nott Hall Student Lounge, 6PM
Financial Peace, Lloyd Hall, Rm 321
Oct. 20 (5PM) & 21 (12PM): Cash Flow Planning
Oct. 27 (5PM) & 28 (12PM): Relating With Money
Other Events
Oct. 23: ABXY Gaming Network Game Night - Windows 7 & Brawl; Ferg Game Room, 7PM
Oct. 24: Rising Tide Student Tailgate; On the Quad across from Carmichael Hall, 11:30AM
Oct. 25: Spectrum's "Are You Gay?" Ferg Forum, 7PM
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| Contact Information |
Kelli Knox-Hall
Sr. Assistant Director, Ferguson Operations
kknox-hall@sa.ua.edu
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